That’s not how it sounds to me. It’s entirely possible that someone less competent is in a position higher than yours.
Also modesty won’t get you anywhere in your career.
Also modesty won’t get you anywhere in your career.
If you cannot muster empathy for others, at least muster an awareness of the consequences of your actions.
Remember all the so called competencies mentioned are assessed by OP. It could well be the case that the CTO is actually very competent and OP isn't.
Never rely on a self assessment to determine competence.
Not having some sense of modesty and trying to step on others to get to the top will win you more enemies than friends and someone who is unpopular with their colleagues doesn't usually do a very good job at leading.
So?